Smartex was established in 1999 with the mission to harness emerging research in the field of smart materials, aiming to develop cutting-edge products and solutions that meet the growing demand for innovation and high-tech integration within the textile industry. From the outset, the company positioned itself at the intersection of advanced materials science and textile engineering, driving forward the digital transformation of traditional manufacturing sectors.

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Over time, Smartex’s core focus evolved towards the pioneering domain of electronic textiles (E-textiles). By integrating diverse materials, technologies, and techniques drawn from both electronics and textile industries, Smartex contributes to the creation of a new generation of large-area, flexible, and interactive systems. These systems incorporate essential electronic functions (including power supply, sensing, actuation, and processing) directly into fabric substrates, using woven smart materials to enable responsiveness and interactivity.

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Electronic textiles can be defined as fabrics where sensing capabilities, embedded electronics, and interconnectivity are structurally integrated into the material itself. These multifunctional textiles represent a significant shift in how we experience and interact with clothing and fabric-based environments. By embedding intelligence and connectivity into everyday materials, Smartex enables the development of smart garments and surfaces that improve safety, enhance health monitoring, and elevate user comfort.

 

The added value lies in bridging the gap between technology and daily life, transforming ordinary textiles into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that seamlessly connect people with devices, data, and digital systems. In doing so, Smartex not only redefines the potential of textiles but also actively contributes to the future of wearable technology and ambient intelligence.